This edition aims to facilitate an updated study of software project management with respect to contemporary developments in the field. A distinguishing feature of the book is the presence of numerous examples of important principles through a running case study.

Contents of the previous edition have been enhanced with several new and important topics such as Software Processes and Models, Software Cost, Effort and Duration Estimation, LOC Estimation, Effect of Schedule Change (Putnam's results), Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Software Project Termination, Review Processes, Software Project Management Tools, and Process Automation.

Configuration Management Systems, which is an important aspect of study for any software project manager has been provided extended coverage.

Discussions on topics such as software quality management, software testing, and life cycle models, have been strengthened by adding more depth.

Almost every chapter has been supplemented with enhanced pedagogical features, including additional solved examples, case studies, solved exercises, and further exercises.